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Nautical Home and Toy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Helen Ardley
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Knit Helen Ardley's nautical knitting patterns for your home using her easy-to-follow designs for all skill levels

This sea-themed collection will add a gorgeous dash of maritime colour to your home. Made in traditional red, white and blue, the bold and fresh shades will provide a great pop of colour to any room and give a holiday feel to your favourite spaces. This knitting pattern download includes comprehensive instructions for a tea cosy, wreath and picture as well as a knitted fish and whale toy. These cute, small projects can be knitted up quickly, getting your house looking ship shape in no time!

Sizing

Teacosy: 22cm x 26cm
Small Fish: 4cm x 9cm
Wreath: 28cm diameter
Whale: 9cm x 21cm
Picture: 20cm x 20cm

What do I need?

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Mia, shades (A) 09 Red, three 50g balls, (B) 03 Blue, two 50g balls, (C) 01 White, three 50g balls
Needles: 3.75mm straight, 4mm straight, 4mm double-pointed, two
Buttons: medium blue, eight for ring, small, 12
Metal ring: 3cm
Canvas: 20cm x 20cm
Double sided tape
Cardboard circle: 28cm diameter
Stuffing
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Decreases
Increases
Colourwork

Top knit tip

To make an i-cord to wrap around the wreath, cast on five stitches on to one 4mm double-pointed needle. Use another 4mm double-pointed needle to knit the first row, then instead of turning your work slide the stitches to the opposite end of the needle. Pull the working yarn firmly across the back of the work and knit the next row. Keep on like this until your cord is 134cm or long enough to wrap around your wreath.

Meet the designer

Helen Ardley is a knitwear and crochet designer with a passion for texture and colour. She's the author of knitting bible How To Knit, as well as Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots and Crocheted Accessories. If you enjoyed making Helen's nautical collection, we think you'll enjoy making her nautical baby set. Visit this page to see all of Helen Ardley's patterns for LKT.

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